Yinchuan

Ningxia's Frontier Capital

Below the Helan Mountains, Yinchuan keeps the Western Xia tombs — earthen pyramids of a lost kingdom — alongside rock carvings, a film studio fortress and a wine country that now wins international medals.

Best time to visit: May–June and September–October

Visas: Australian passport holders currently enter China visa-free for up to 30 days — an arrangement scheduled to end on 31 December 2026, so confirm the rules for your travel dates.